Stoneville, South Dakota

Stoneville is an unincorporated community in Meade County, in the U.S. state of South Dakota.^[1]

History

A post office called Stoneville was established in 1903, and remained in operation until 1965.^[2] Some say the community was so named on account of stone construction typical of the houses, while others believe the community has the name of L. N. Stone, a first settler.^[3]

References

^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Stoneville, South Dakota
^ "Meade County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved February 2, 2015.
^ Federal Writers' Project (1940). South Dakota place-names, v.1-3. University of South Dakota. p. 62.

44°44′01″N 102°39′17″W / 44.73361°N 102.65472°W / 44.73361; -102.65472

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[1] U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Stoneville, South Dakota

[2] "Meade County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved February 2, 2015.

[3] Federal Writers' Project (1940). South Dakota place-names, v.1-3. University of South Dakota. p. 62.

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